| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $224.68 | 5.375% | $236.7566 | $236.76 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.29 | 11.580% | $268.1156 | $268.12 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.49 | 9.567% | $158.3134 | $158.31 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.59 | 7.157% | $8.1332 | $8.13 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.30 | 7.682% | $115.5428 | $115.54 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.79 | 7.266% | $96.3141 | $96.31 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.29 | 10.285% | $68.6965 | $68.70 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.43 | $951.8722 | $951.87 | $951.85 | $951.80 | |